Flora, Fauna, and Us – The Environmental History of Des Plaines

An extraordinary exhibit in our Education Center, created by our Curator, Olivia Cimino, in partnership with the Field Museum, the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum, and the Des Plaines Izaak Walton Leauge of America. This unique collection will expand your knowledge of the area, provide details about some of our most important early residents, and inspire you to learn more.